Why don't we use Weston Dressler as a rturner?

[B-F-F-C]

He's a proven returner who was a game changer when he was a returner in Saskatchewan.  I'm not unhappy with our return game but it couldn't hurt to throw him in there every so often just to change it up.  

 

[wbbfan]

to keep him healthy since hes our no1 wr. 

[MOBomberFan]

To keep him healthy and rested, so he can keep ripping off 80+ yard TDs

[Fatty Liver]

I like Lankford, he's doing well and he's a real threat to break a long one, if he can get into space he's gone.  Dressler is far too valuable to risk returning kicks.

[TBURGESS]

18 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I like Lankford, he's doing well and he's a real threat to break a long one, if he can get into space he's gone.  Dressler is far too valuable to risk returning kicks.

I didn't see Lankford as much of a threat as McDuffie was. I'd like to see what Thorpe can do. Wouldn't want to risk Dressler.

[coach17]

Same reason we don't use Harris. The healthier those two are the better our offence.

[pigseye]

I thought Lankford looked explosive at times, he's going to bust one soon enough.

[Fatty Liver]

5 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I didn't see Lankford as much of a threat as McDuffie was. I'd like to see what Thorpe can do. Wouldn't want to risk Dressler.

Well sure, I'd take McDuffie back in a heartbeat but I'm running out of wish bones.

[Goalie]

2 hours ago, pigseye said:

I thought Lankford looked explosive at times, he's going to bust one soon enough.

I agree. Guy definitely has some speed. 

[TheSource]

3 hours ago, B-F-F-C said:

He's a proven returner who was a game changer when he was a returner in Saskatchewan.  I'm not unhappy with our return game but it couldn't hurt to throw him in there every so often just to change it up.  

 

 

I'd rather not because he is not that big, but plays with a big heart.

At his age, there would be a good chance of getting him dinged up.

Would prefer to save him for the receiving corps.

 

[Blueandgold]

I wasn't a huge Mcduffie fan, but I'd take him back in a heartbeat right now.

[Tehedra]

Lankford looks to have speed, we didn't get to see it much the other night but man there was one return where you could see it if he finds a seam he will definitely take on to the house

[Mr Dee]

I liked what he did on returns. (Lankford) He was steady and looked like he knew where to go. Nice speed and picked up his blocking well. The only downside I see is it'll be harder to get Flanders on the field this way, and I like what Flanders can bring..

Edited July 3, 2017 by Mr Dee

[Noeller]

Such a curious near-50/50 split of opinion on Lankford... 

[Nickthesizz]

23 hours ago, coach17 said:

Same reason we don't use Harris. The healthier those two are the better our offence.

huh? Harris is too big to be a returner, not nearly enough speed.

Edited July 3, 2017 by Gotmilt

[Atomic]

6 hours ago, Gotmilt said:

huh? Harris is too big to be a returner, not nearly enough speed.

Nah he was a decent returner his first couple season in the league.  I'm sure he could still do it if we really needed him.

 

[JuranBoldenRules]

7 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

I liked what he did on returns. (Lankford) He was steady and looked like he knew where to go. Nice speed and picked up his blocking well. The only downside I see is it'll be harder to get Flanders on the field this way, and I like what Flanders can bring..

I'm not a huge fan of Lankford.  He doesn't seem to have much of an idea of how to gain yards north-south.  All he does is test the contain of the coverage team which basically results in him running 100 yards for a 10 yard return.  I'm sure O'Shea was pretty perturbed with Lankford taking the one kickoff wide to the field when clearly the blocking was heading to the boundary.  Luckily he barely got the corner and didn't take a loss.

Best thing I can say about him is that he catches punts and secures the ball.  McDuffie was always a bit of an adventure on punts.  I prefer Fogg to all of them.

[Nickthesizz]

1 hour ago, Atomic said:

Nah he was a decent returner his first couple season in the league.  I'm sure he could still do it if we really needed him.

 

I think Andrew was 15-20 pounds lighter in BC but that might just be my perception.

[Mr Dee]

 

51 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

I'm not a huge fan of Lankford.  He doesn't seem to have much of an idea of how to gain yards north-south.  All he does is test the contain of the coverage team which basically results in him running 100 yards for a 10 yard return.  I'm sure O'Shea was pretty perturbed with Lankford taking the one kickoff wide to the field when clearly the blocking was heading to the boundary.  Luckily he barely got the corner and didn't take a loss.

Best thing I can say about him is that he catches punts and secures the ball.  McDuffie was always a bit of an adventure on punts.  I prefer Fogg to all of them.

It only takes one player to force a change in direction on any kind of return. I'm more impressed when a player can do something when the plan has been disrupted. 

I didn't see anything extraordinary about the return you mentioned, only that it wasn't as close as you seem to think. He saw the corner, and sped his way to it, and gained yardage. To me, that's what a KR does.

I can't say if O'Shea would have been any more perturbed on that play, even if Langford didn't follow "the path".

All's I know is he secured the ball, ran hard, and had close to 30 yard return average. That will get you past the 35 yard line almost every time.

[JuranBoldenRules]

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

 

It only takes one player to force a change in direction on any kind of return. I'm more impressed when a player can do something when the plan has been disrupted. 

I didn't see anything extraordinary about the return you mentioned, only that it wasn't as close as you seem to think. He saw the corner, and sped his way to it, and gained yardage. To me, that's what a KR does.

I can't say if O'Shea would have been any more perturbed on that play, even if Langford didn't follow "the path".

All's I know is he secured the ball, ran hard, and had close to 30 yard return average. That will get you past the 35 yard line almost every time.

There's some creativity involved, but for the most part a KR is like a RB.  If he doesn't run to where the blocking is setting up most of the time he isn't going to be very effective, especially when the other team knows that he's always going wide.

[SPuDS]

put me into the "save Dressler" camp.  Id much rather stick with Lankford, bring back McDuffie if hes on the radar or see if Thorpe has more mojo once healthy..

 

keep our #1 offensive unit rested and ready to rock n roll should be priority unless the return man's wheels completely fall off and his fumbling every kick, etc etc.

[blue_gold_84]

Lankford isn't the answer, IMO. But no to Dressler. He's a top receiving weapon and it needs to stay that way.

Hopefully, Thorpe can be that returner when he's healthy. If not, McDuffie back in blue and gold would be great.